OURMISSION

YMCA OF METRO ATLANTA

Reflecting its
Judeo-Christian heritage, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta is an
association of volunteers, members
and staff, open to and serving
all, with programs and services
which build spirit, mind, and body.
Financial assistance is available
based on need. The YMCA actively
seeks to identify and involve those
in need.

Areas of focus

We believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, we must be focused and accountable. At the Y, we measure the success of our cause by how well we engage communities in our three areas of focus.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTNurturing the potential of every child and teen.

HEALTHY LIVINGImproving the nation's health and well-being.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYGiving back and providing support to our neighbors.

Diversity + inclusion

The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure everyone—regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background—has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We share the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—everything we do stems from it.

We know that the key to effectively nurturing the potential of children, improving the nation’s health and well-being and supporting our neighbors is a passionate, experienced and diverse array of staff, volunteers and members who value what everyone brings to the table. Working in 10,000 U.S. communities and more than 120 countries worldwide makes strong diversity and inclusion practices paramount for the Y.

Strengthening community

STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITYPROMISE
The Y is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community.

PROOF
With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow, and thrive. Anchored in more than 10,000 neighborhoods around the country, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

PAYOFF
Though the world may be unpredictable, one thing remains certain - the Y is and always will be dedicated to building healthy, confident, secure and connected children, families, and communities.

Our impact

Today, the Y engages more than 10,000 neighborhoods across the U.S. As the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to helping people and communities to learn, grow and thrive, our contributions are both far-reaching and intimate—from influencing our nation’s culture during times of profound social change to the individual support we provide an adult learning to read.

By nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being, and supporting and serving our neighbors, the Y ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected and secure.